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Work History
Education
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Babysitter

Kristen Tsamos

Galloway,NJ

Summary

Dynamic and energetic Pre-k teacher devoted to creating a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children. Offering 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood space with a passion for building strong rapport with co-teachers, students, and their families. Known for having a positive attitude and motivated mindset with a strong desire to promote student potential. Utilizes creative teaching strategies to enhance developmental milestones and foster an early love for learning!

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-K Teacher

Wee Care Inc
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning and development.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment encouraging social skills and emotional growth.
  • Assisted in monitoring student progress and adapting strategies to meet individual needs.
  • Utilized age-appropriate teaching materials to facilitate interactive classroom activities.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Collaborated with parents to communicate student achievements and address concerns.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
  • Ran before and after-care program, providing local elementary school students with assistance, activities, and games before/after their school bus time.

Infant Teacher

Wee Care Inc
07.2018 - 06.2022
  • Supported daily activities, including feeding, diapering, and nap routines, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Collaborated with teachers to create a nurturing environment that promotes early development.
  • Monitored individual progress of infants, providing feedback to lead teachers for tailored support.
  • Maintained detailed records of each infant''s growth, milestones, and daily activities for parental communication.
  • Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and playtime.
  • Promoted physical development by engaging infants in tummy time activities and supporting their efforts to crawl, stand, or walk.
  • Ensured a clean and sanitary environment by regularly disinfecting toys, surfaces, and changing areas.
  • Encouraged early language acquisition through consistent verbal interaction and reading books to infants.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.

Babysitter

Local Familes
09.2016 - Current
  • Supervised children's daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
  • Managed schedules for multiple children, balancing activities and rest periods efficiently.
  • Implemented positive discipline techniques, fostering a respectful environment for children.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized play areas to support a healthy environment for children.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
  • Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Stockton University
Absecon, NJ

Skills

  • Early childhood education
  • Curriculum planning
  • Patience and empathy
  • Health and safety
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Motor skill development
  • Social skills development
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Special needs support
  • Classroom management
  • Afterschool program leadership

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

Wee Care Inc
07.2022 - Current

Infant Teacher

Wee Care Inc
07.2018 - 06.2022

Babysitter

Local Familes
09.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Stockton University

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